new schwinn collegiates

[SirMike1983]

They're actually late to the party. Raleigh recently had reissued "Superbe" and "Clubman" models. Some of the other companies have offered retro utility bikes as well. The sloping top bar is part of the "comfort" bike class aspect and lowers the leg swing height of the bike a bit. The diamond frame is more attractive anyway. The thing is that Schwinn, Raleigh, etc. all got bought out ages ago and are just names now. You actually get a better value by going vintage still, at least for the common 3, 5, and 10 speed bikes. For new production, I'd look at Pashley or Waterford, but we're talking big bucks there. Vintage is still the stronger offering, dollar-for-dollar in this category.

 

[hzqw2l]

Kinda hard for me to knock it since it seems it will be produced in limited quantities in Detroit.

Detroit Bikes brings Schwinn production back to U.S.

The company will build the revived Schwinn Collegiate, expected to sell for $998 a pop

www.google.com

 

[GTs58]

If I was going to spend a grand on a hand built Chicago bike it sure wouldn't look like that. I wish them luck though.

 

[hzqw2l]

If I was going to spend a grand on a hand built Chicago bike it sure wouldn't look like that. I wish them luck though.

Agreed. A 1970's Paramount would be money better spent.

 

[bricycle]

hmmm $995 for an ugly bike..... maybe the CABE should build bikes....

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

$995.00 ??? looks more like $150.00 bike to me

 

[fordmike65]

$995.00 ??? looks more like $150.00 bike to me

For a handmade bike in the US? Good luck with that. Not saying I'd pay $995, but people bitch about "Chinese Crap", but don't wanna pay what it takes to manufacture products here in the US, especially handmade by skilled hands.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

handmade by skilled hands? just a quick look at "Mikes Bikes" online shows similar low end bikes for much less.

 

[fordmike65]

handmade by skilled hands? just a quick look at "Mikes Bikes" online shows similar low end bikes for much less.

Well, then there's the Schwinn name you gotta pay up for.

 

[HARPO]

Is this company also making the new Schwinn Red Phantom's I've been seeing on ebay...at least the girls version?